Jim Lunsford writes, builds tools, and shares hard-earned lessons from recovery, law enforcement, corrections, fitness, family, and hard resets.
If you’re looking for background, context, or the full story behind this work, you can read more on the About page.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website. Clarity and responsibility matter here, just as they do in the work itself.
This site is intended for a United States audience.
Who I Am
My name is Jim Lunsford, and this is my official website: https://jimlunsford.com/.
The content published here reflects my experience and perspective on discipline, ownership, identity, and long-term recovery. This policy applies only to interactions with this website and does not govern any separate services, programs, or platforms.
Information This Site Collects
JimLunsford.com collects information in limited ways:
1. Information you voluntarily submit through the contact form
2. Information you voluntarily submit when subscribing by email
3. Basic analytics information through Google Analytics
4. Technical information used for security, spam prevention, and site performance
This site does not sell, trade, rent, or monetize personal data.
Contact Form
When you use the contact form, the information you submit may include your name, email address, message, and any other information you choose to provide.
That information is used only to read your message, respond when appropriate, and manage communication connected to your request.
Do not send confidential medical, legal, financial, or emergency information through the contact form. This website is not a crisis service, clinical service, legal service, or emergency response platform.
Email Subscriptions
When you subscribe to receive updates from JimLunsford.com, your email address is used to send new writing, site updates, or related messages from Jim Lunsford.
You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the emails or by contacting me directly.
Your subscription information is used only for communication connected to this website and its published work. It is not sold, rented, traded, or used to build outside marketing profiles.
Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use the site.
Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, general geographic region, browser type, device type, and other usage information. This information helps evaluate website performance, improve the reader experience, and understand which content is most useful.
Analytics data is reviewed in aggregate. I do not use Google Analytics to personally identify individual readers.
Google provides more information about how it uses data from sites and apps that use its services here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Google also provides an Analytics opt-out browser add-on here:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookies
JimLunsford.com may use cookies or similar technologies for basic website function, analytics, security, and performance.
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. They may help the site function properly, measure visitor activity, protect forms from spam or abuse, and improve the overall experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the site may not function as intended if certain cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content and External Links
Articles on this site may include embedded content or links to other websites, such as videos, images, articles, social platforms, books, resources, or related websites.
Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited that website directly. Those external websites may collect data, use cookies, embed additional tracking, or monitor your interaction with their content.
I do not control third-party websites and am not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or policies.
How Information Is Used
Information collected through this website may be used to:
1. Respond to messages sent through the contact form
2. Send email updates to subscribers
3. Understand how readers use the site
4. Improve website content, structure, and performance
5. Protect the site from spam, abuse, security threats, or technical problems
6. Maintain basic records related to communication and site operation
How Information Is Protected
Reasonable steps are taken to protect information submitted through this website.
No website, email system, analytics platform, or online service can guarantee absolute security. You remain responsible for what you choose to share through this site.
How Long Information Is Retained
Contact form messages may be retained as long as needed to respond, maintain records, manage communication, or protect the site.
Email subscription information is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal.
Analytics information may be retained according to the settings and retention periods available through Google Analytics.
Who Information Is Shared With
I do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize personal data.
Information may be processed by trusted third-party services used to operate this website, such as email subscription tools, analytics tools, hosting providers, security tools, spam prevention tools, or form-processing services.
These services process information only as needed to support website operation, communication, security, analytics, or performance.
Your Data Rights
You may contact me to ask about personal information you have submitted through this website.
You may request correction or deletion of information you have voluntarily submitted, subject to any information that may need to be retained for administrative, legal, security, or operational purposes.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under 13.
I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, contact me so the information can be reviewed and removed if appropriate.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, tools, services, or legal requirements.
The “Last updated” date at the bottom of this page will show when the policy was most recently revised.
Questions
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on this website, you may reach out directly through the Contact page.
Final Word
Your privacy matters.
JimLunsford.com exists to publish finished writing and established positions. Any information you choose to share here is handled with care, clarity, and responsibility.
Last updated: May 7, 2026